SYDNEY (AFX-ASIA) – Woodside Petroleum Ltd said its net profit before one-off items rose 3% to A$272.2 million in the six months to June with earnings boosted by higher sales revenue and stronger oil prices, which partly offset higher exploration expense. (US$1=A$1.52). Woodside’s net profit before one-offs for the year earlier has been revised to…

SYDNEY (AFX-ASIA) – Woodside Petroleum Ltd said its net profit before one-off items rose 3% to A$272.2 million in the six months to June with earnings boosted by higher sales revenue and stronger oil prices, which partly offset higher exploration expense. (US$1=A$1.5). Woodside’s net profit before one-offs for the year earlier has been revised to…